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Saanich police seize drugs, replica guns in traffic stop

Saanich police say a man and woman known to police were arrested at the scene. (Saanich Police Department) Saanich police say a man and woman known to police were arrested at the scene. (Saanich Police Department)
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Saanich police say a traffic stop resulted in the seizure of replica guns, drugs and the arrest of two people.

Police say patrol officers pulled over a suspicious vehicle on the Patricia Bay Highway on Aug. 2 and found 10 replica handguns inside.

They also seized drugs believed to be fentanyl, methamphetamine and psilocybin.

Saanich police say a man and woman known to police were arrested at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and charges are expected, police said.

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